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ExperienceThe ULLAPOOL Book Festival
Literature has a significant place in Highland culture and life. The book festival is not just a showcase for Highland writers but also for writers from other parts of Scotland, and indeed the world, to come and create an inspirational atmosphere.Read More

What To Expect

There is so much to look forward to when you come to Ullapool for the annual Book Festival in May. It is springtime in the Highlands and the blossom is out. The festival runs from Friday to Sunday in the Village Hall and all events follow consecutively so no need for difficult decisions. As well as writers and their books there is a ceilidh dance and delicious cakes in the refreshment tent. We look forward to seeing you in 2019...

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a little about Our History

The first Ullapool Book Festival was held in May 2005. Our aim has always been to have an annual festival that attracts the writers that we and the audience want to hear and to celebrate. It has developed into an event that brings people from all over and, as our honorary president Chris Dolan said in his introduction to the 2018 festival programme, “This is a time for books and reflection and dialogue, for considering who we are and looking out into the wider world.”